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The fighting must end now, and all hostages still detained by Hamas must be released. The people of Gaza need urgent and unfettered delivery and distribution of aid,
Secretary Austin reiterated the United States’ commitment to take every possible step to defend Israel and noted the strengthening of US military force posture and capabilities throughout the Middle East in light of escalating regional tensions,
As mediators, if necessary, we are prepared to present a final bridging proposal that resolves the remaining implementation issues in a manner that meets the expectations of all parties.
They urged 'both sides' in the Gaza conflict to join talks in Cairo or Doha on August 15, adding There is no further time to waste nor excuses from any party for further delay.
The US, Egyptian and Qatari leaders wrote in their statement on Thursday We, the leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom, welcome the tireless work of our partners in Qatar, Egypt and the United States towards an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages,
Sir Keir, Mr Macron and Mr Scholz wrote The reports marked a reversal of the previous prevailing assumption, which had been that the Islamic Republic — under heavy international pressure — had given up its initial intention to launch an imminent large-scale attack in response to the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31, which Israel hasn’t confirmed nor denied carrying out
The Islamic Republic of Iran will make Israel's violations costly for this transgressive regime in a legitimate and resolute measure,
Ali Bagheri Kani said, ... according to a statement released by Iran's foreign ministry early Sunday The act that the Zionists carried out in Tehran was a strategic mistake because it will cost them gravely,
We are prepared both defensively and offensively,
Iran and its allies see the trap that Netanyahu has laid in front of them,
However, ... we hope that our response will be timed and conducted in a manner not to the detriment of the potential ceasefire."
the Iranian Mission added However, Iran's priority is still ending the war in Gaza and reducing the suffering of its people,
Najafi, who specializes in Middle East conflicts and Iran's foreign policy, said This process aims to provide the best possible response to the assassinations of Shukr and Haniyeh while minimizing the risk of an all-out war with Israel—something neither party is interested in, despite Hezbollah's and Iran's willingness to take risks,
Depending on how Israel would respond to such an attack, Iran could calibrate the degree of its own involvement,
However, ... if there is significant progress in the talks in the coming days, that may change the character of the response and limit it."
I'm convinced that Hezbollah will act without giving a prior warning to Iran. Hezbollah's motivations are personal,
Rather, assuring Iran of an immediate ceasefire within the next few days can prevent a large-scale Iranian attack on Israel,
I believe the primary cause of the delay is the complex consultations and decision-making process in Beirut and Tehran,
Raz Zimmt, a former IDF intelligence official now senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, told Newsweek Our priority is to establish a lasting ceasefire in Gaza; any agreement accepted by Hamas will also be recognized by us,
Direct and intermediary official channels to exchange messages have always existed between Iran and the United States, ... the details of which both parties prefer to remain untold."